Bar-B-Que Murial - 2006

This work of art was completed by myself late last year, 2006. My friend kevin, from Corowa, commissioned me to do this painting for his BAR-B-QUE area, he and his wife loved it so much they put it inside and have added more to the sides updates comming. as well the story.


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PALLINGANG - SALTWATER III

Indigenous artists of the Illawarra & South Coast,24 September- 21 November 2004.

This was an Exhibition that I was so proudto be involved in,

Thank you Wollongong City Gallery, To the Staff, I want to thank you, for involving me in this exhibition. You all are very nice and inspirational people thank you for the time you put in for me.

BILLABONG DREAMING 2006

BILLABONG DREAMING - 2006

This paintings depicts a Billabong and the life under the water. The three circles joined by squiggly lines represent my signature and the three rivers of the "Wiradjuri Nation", The Wambool (Macquarie),Kalar (Lachlan) and Murrumbidgerie (Murrumbidgee).The Wiradjuri tribe is also known by the name of "the River people" as we all lived along the banks of the Rivers which stretches across NSW. The Wiradjuri lands stretch from Nyngan to Albury and from Hay to Bathurst - the largest territory in New South Wales. Our country extends across 80, 00 square kilometers across areas known as the South West slopes, central and Southern table lands, Capital Country and the Riverina.

Billabong Dreaming is the painting Im holding.

Aboriginal Dreamtime Watches by David Dunn

Aboriginal Dreamtime Watches which was designed and produced by myself in 2003.

This one is worn by my partner, Kylie.

I'm in the middle of doing another six. If you are interested please visit my webs site www.daviddunn.com.au and use the enquiry form .

My web site is getting up dated daily so please keep on checking back, there are some very nice things in there.

RETURNING BOOMERANGS

BANDHARR GREY KANGAROO DREAMING KOOPOO RED KANGARO DREAMING

These hand painted boomerangs showcase the beautiful sunset of the natural Australian landscape. The artwork includes the red kangaroo, Koopoo, or the grey kangaroo, Bandhar. The dots represent the colour of vegetation grown in this area. They make great gifts and look gorgeous framed! Email us if you're looking for a particular animal or color.

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PLAYING THE DIDGERIDOO

Title: PLAYING THE DIDGERIDOO
MEDIUM; ACRYLIC ON CANVAS. FRAMED
SIZE OF PAINTING; 355 X 280
DATE; 10/09/2005
This painting depicts the Aboriginal elder playing his didgeridoo, while his brother is playing the music sticks. A ceremonial way of calling the rain.

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UP

Title: UP DOWN, IT DONT MATTER
MEDIUM; ACRYLIC ON STRETCHED CANVAS
SIZE OF PAINTING; 450 X 450
DATE; 23/01/2007
This painting depicts the Spirits coming out of the didgeridoo swirling around the landscape. The spirits dance and sing, for the land is dry and hot. UP the spirits go while the wind they leave behind makes the windmill pump DOWN into our Mother Earth, to pump up the water under ground. Back in creation time Baiame created all and placed certain Spirits in every thing and place. He gave Laws to these spirits and each spirit certain powers to make the aboriginal people obey his laws. The water spirits were left in places where people and animals came to drink. They were given the power to bring on new life, Storms, Floods and even droughts depending on how the people obeyed Baiame laws. They were given certain animal totems to feed the people such as fish, turtle and every other creature that lives in water. He made it Law that he who drinks water takes the water Spirit that gives new life. The Water spirits create rain and new life. Without the water spirits all would die.. My Spirits are protectors.©David Dunn
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SPIRITS OF THE WHIRLPOOL

Title: SPIRITS OF THE WHIRLPOOL
MEDIUM; ACRYLIC ON GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS
SIZE OF PAINTING; 1200 X 1200
DATE; 10/09/2005
This painting depicts the Spirits of the Water, they are the spirits that make the water sparkle and clean as they look after the water. My mate out at Trangie drown at the weir on the Macquarie river while we were camping. These Spirits are protectors they warn people of the dangers of swimming in the water and to be safe around water. This painting is in the honour of all people who have drowned or lost someone. Back in creation time Baiame created all and placed certain Spirits in every thing and place. He gave Laws to these spirits and each spirit certain powers to make the aboriginal people obey his laws. The water spirits were left in places where people and animals came to drink. They were given the power to bring on new life, Storms, Floods and even droughts depending on how the people obeyed Baiame laws. They were given certain animal totems to feed the people such as fish, turtle and every other creature that lives in water. He made it Law that he who drinks water takes the water Spirit that gives new life. The Water spirits create rain and new life. Without the water spirits all would die.. My Spirits are protectors.©David Dunn
More stories and paintings on my website www.daviddunn.com.au

Welcome to David Dunn Aboriginal Art blog

Firstly, welcome to the new blog. This blog is going to include all stories on Wiradjuri Art produced by David Dunn. It wil be linked to David's new website www.daviddunn.com.au where you can find even more information on Wiradjuri culture and art.